What a fun book!! This book was such a fun, sweet holiday read. The main character has had some bad luck and is trying to escape. She ends up in an Irish part of England and begins to heal from her past. Two men are vying for her attention and it's always in the back of your mind, which one will she pick? The side characters make this book come to life and the way they surround her with love and friendship is heartwarming. I highly recommend this book.

This was simply a fun, sweet holiday read! I love a holiday romance and add in the Irish element and I definitely had a good time. I found Cass to be relatable, perhaps based on where I am in my own life. I'm not a huge fan of the romance in this one, yet I didn't mind it. I just didn't have strong feelings either way, wasn't especially rooting for one or the other. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a light holiday romance!

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review, the Irish Christmas story begins with Cassie at home in America watching the wedding video of the wedding that never happened. Jilted at the altar years prior she still is grieving over her loss, her grandmother dies and leaves her a nest egg which she decides to use to go to England for a month, this town in England is very Irish and hilarity ensues. She meets two lovely men Ryan and Charles and quickly becomes an integral part of the village and their lives. Four stars warm and fuzzy.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. A charming festive romance that really impressed me. Sometimes these Christmas romance novels can be very cheesy but this one I found really good. Good solid likeable characters who I was truly rooting for. A really great feel good Christmas love story that I would recommend.

A lovely read for these winter nights not the fore. The story of Cassie who is jilted at the alter and is finding it hard to get her life back on track. She travels to England for Christmas to get away from it all.. She ends up meeting two lovely men and traces some of her ancestors in Cork.

Another great Christmas read in the books for this holiday season. An Irish Christmas was the perfect combination of romance, found family and stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new. 

It's been a hot minute since I've read a romance where two equally eligible men are vying for the MC's love. I enjoyed both love interests in this book and I'm happy with the choice she made in the end. 

This is a story about a girl who takes her late grandmother's inheritance and travels to a quaint cozy cottage in an even quainter village. She's expecting a little adventure but mostly an escape to relax and just get away from her everyday life. Of course things don't go that way and she ends up in a love triangle with two men vying for her affection. Between the handsome English aristocrat who owns a beautiful estate and the gorgeous Irish handyman that's a little closed off, she comes to find that what she's looking for isn't what she expects and what she finds is more than she could ever ask for.

After being jilted at the altar, Cassie has been feeling down. Using some of her inherited money, she decides to book a month-long stay at Whimsy Cottage, nestled in a quaint, Irish-influenced town. Soon, two men enter her life—Ryan, the handsome Irish handyman, and Charles, the charming viscount from Bancroft Manor. (how amazing would it be to choose from two amazing men who are both talented in their own ways?!?!) If you're looking for a book with a charming single dad, single handyman playboy, this might be the one.
Johnson has crafted this cute & cozy holiday read that was a fluffy and light read to get into. With Irish humor, festive celebrations, and a sprinkle of romance, this is a great choice for anyone looking for a light, feel-good Christmas story! Both men were okayish, IMO, but I just didn’t feel any connection between Cassie and either of one of them, even though I was hardcore rooting for Ryan basically the whole time.

All opinions are my own! Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC.

I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed this holiday read from an author I haven't read before! I found myself hooked from the beginning and I didn't want to put it down. I felt for Cassie, losing the love of her life at the alter, and then losing her grandmother, so she needed to find herself. I'm a sucker for reading a story about traveling to find yourself after a loss. I loved that it was just a hint of romance (a slow burn til the very end with little spice), but mainly focused on finding her interests again. It was such a comfort read and I highly recommend it! It gave me the comfort feels of The Holiday movie.

Thank you to Netgalley, Debbie Johnson and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute, cozy, Hallmark Christmas read.

Cassie needs a change after being jilted at the altar. She decides to trace her roots and use the money left to her from her late Nanna Nora to travel to England and Ireland. There she is wrapped up in trying to save Bancroft Manor by using her skills to help everyone in the town. Meanwhile, she has to choose between two incredible men. Her final choice came on very abruptly and I wish there was a little bit of spice sprinkled in but it was cute.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Debbie Johnson, and Storm Publishing for letting me read and review this ARC.

This was a very sweet holiday romance with a love triangle. The book was not as Irish as the title implies as it is mostly set in England - but it was a sweet holiday love story with likable characters.

Firstly thank you for my access to review . This was my first festive read of the year and I enjoyed it .
Heartwarming ,swoon worthy and full of Christmas joy .
I’ve read some of Debbie’s previous books and she writes beautifully and really sets the scene well for the readers escapism .
This was a story about taking chances , new beginnings and believing in your yourself to step out your comfort zone .

One of my favourite festive reads this year, fun, festive and a proper comfort in a book read. Huge five stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This book made me want to spend the holidays in a small English or Irish village ! Cassie uses her Nanna Nora’s inheritance to spend a month in what was supposed to be Ireland, but was actually a small English village locally known as Little Ireland. Despite a rough first night, she winds up staying with local Lord of the manor. She gets to know the town people, comes to love a stray dog, and finds a family she never knew existed (in more ways than one). I would love a sequel!

A Very Irish Christmas
Debbie Johnson
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SYNOPSIS:
When New York born Cassie O'Hara uses the money her sassy Irish nana left her to book a month long trip to a cottage in a quaint English village, she's expecting something out of a Hugh Grant movie. Instead she gets a dilapidated, dusty cottage, a temperamental stray dog and two handsome men vying for her attention. There's Charles, the dashing English aristocrat, with an enormous manor and a heart of gold. And Ryan, the brawny curly haired Irish handyman, with a reputation as a playboy and rules he doesn't break. Cassie finds herself doing everything she can to help save the money-draining manor and discovers her heart is pulling her in unexpected directions.

THOUGHTS:
This was such a cute christmasy read. I loved the feel of the village and setting of the quaint English village full of the Irish. It felt like such a big community family. I really enjoyed all the characters within this story. However, I do feel the romance was lacking slightly. I feel like the story put more into one relationship knowing all along she was going to go the other way. However, the spark wasn't fully there.

Having said that I just thought this was an adorable cosy read, with very likeable characters and snowy atmosphere.

Thank you to net galley, storm publishing and the author for the e-arc.

A Very Irish Christmas was so lovely. I loved every second and really couldn't decide if I wanted Cassie to end up with Charles or Ryan. Having a teenage daughter as a secondary character is always a risky move but Debbie Johnson made me love Georgie so much as well. There were many moments that made me laugh and the town made me think of The Holiday. I've already recommended this book to a few of my friends and will recommend it to many more.

This was the perfect festive read that felt like I'd jumped right into a Hallmark movie. I really loved being whisked away to the small remote town with a bunch of delightful characters, a mischievous teen, a gorgeous furry friend and two very handsome men. Every part of this story was extremely cosy and gave me the sudden urge to want to upend my life and fall in love with an unexpected place! Regarding the romance, Debbie really knew how to have me extremely conflicted between two perfectly suited men, Charles was a delightful and charming man who could definitely treat a woman like a princess, and Ryan was just as charming, a bit more rugged and intense but with the right woman, he would definitely pour his heart and soul into loving them. This would have been a 5 stars for me and the only reason I decided on 4 stars was because the romance aspect had me feeling a little unsatisfied by the end. I feel that Debbie should have made it more clear as to who the right man was for Cassie, as both men could have easily been the perfect happy ending and because of that, I found it hard to really root for only one. We see Cassie spend time with one a lot more than the other, therefore the last few chapters then felt slightly rushed in order to switch it up and refocus us on the one Cassie had less moments with. Despite all of that, this was still a very charming and cosy read that I really enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Books for the ARC of A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson!

If you’re a fan of festive tales where an out-of-towner swoops in to save the day just in time for Christmas, then is your perfect holiday read. This book felt like every Hallmark movie you’ve ever loved rolled into one, with the added bonus of taking place in the most charming of settings (no spoilers!). So many moments were reminiscent of holiday classics like The Holiday with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz (yes, that’s a classic) and it even felt like there was a hint of Disney magic at times. What really set this book apart for me was its delightful cast of characters. Each person Cassie meets, no matter how minor they seem, has their moment to shine, making the village feel like a vibrant, real place you’d want to spend your holidays.

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the love triangle left me a little baffled, and I wasn’t entirely sold on the outcome. There were also a few plot points that felt unnecessary, but honestly, isn’t that part of what we like about a good Hallmark movie? While this isn’t the best holiday romance I’ve ever read, I do recommend adding it to your December TBR!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This was such an incredible read, it was exactly what I needed without even knowing! I can also state that I had no clue this read would touch me in the way that it did. This is truly a perfect mix of festive fun mixed with an incredible cast of characters and such a remarkable journey of listening to your heart. There's a bit of a love triangle, but its so fulfilling and not at all cheesy in how it's presented, or in how it works out. Truly a read that I am going to reread each year!

Thanks to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the story, perfect for the holidays - but found the British English for an American main character to be distracting.

“A Very Irish Christmas” is a perfect little slice of nostalgia, and reminded me of those early 2000s Hallmark romcoms. It’s cozy and charming, and totally predictable in the best way. The Irish history and culture add a fun little twist, and I’ll admit, I wasn’t mad about the two really hot male leads who the main character is torn between. Classic love triangle, but I’ll give it a pass because it actually felt a bit refreshing and didn’t feel TOO obvious who she would end up with. That being said, the main character definitely got on my nerves a little. She has that "I'm not like other girls" vibe, full of self-deprecation and a lot of feeling sorry for herself. Honestly, she felt kind of flat—like a character we've seen a million times before. I had a hard time connecting with her. But honestly, I did love all the side characters. They were so much fun. They were the real standout for me. The ending romance felt a little rushed. I wasn’t completely sold on the connection between the two leads by the time everything wrapped up. The build-up definitely leaned more towards friendly vibes than romance, and then—boom—suddenly it’s a happily-ever-after. It didn’t feel fully earned, but at least it was feel good. At the end of the day, this is the perfect palate cleanser for a holiday romance. You know exactly what you're getting, and it delivers all the cozy, feel-good vibes you want from a Christmas romance, even if the love story itself could’ve used a little more depth.